In The Godfather, what is the name of the Corleone family’s compound in Staten Island?

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The Corleone family’s compound in Staten Island is called The Mall in The Godfather.

The Mall is the fortified New York-area residence where Michael and Kay live after Michael returns from Sicily. It becomes the family’s main refuge as Michael reorganizes the Corleone operation and protects himself from rival families and assassination attempts.

The compound is presented as a heavily guarded estate rather than an ordinary home. Its walls, gates, sentries, and surrounding grounds show how the family’s wealth and danger have transformed domestic life into a security operation.

The name is easy to overlook because characters often refer to the location as the compound rather than repeating its formal name. It should not be confused with the family’s earlier Long Island wedding setting or with Michael’s Nevada compound, which appears prominently in The Godfather Part II.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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